Category: Activities
Workshop on “Safety Health & Social Security with Focus on Zero Harm /Vision Zero involving Manufacturing, MSME, Construction & Port Sectors” for North Odisha Districts on 10th May 2023 with strong support of DGUV Germany, Collectorate Balasore, Labour & ESI Department, Government of Odisha & NOCCi, Balasore, Odisha



Dear Shri P. K. Dave, President, NOCCi, Balasore
Thanks A Ton to All the Office Bearers Management & Staff of Chamber for successful conduct of a well coordinated Workshop for industries of 5 Districts of Odisha with strong support of Labour ESI Department of Government of Odisha Collectorate of Balasore with coordination of I GFP with our German Partners led by DGUV IGFP would also like to record Gratitude to Shri, Santhanagopalan R, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Labour & ESI Department, Odisha as Chief Mentor-Leading from Front in his Goal for Zero Tolerance to Accident & Fatality in Industries in Odisha for which Along With His Team of Officers from Department/ Directorate of Factories, IGFP could successfully brought more than 150 Participants covering 5 Districts (Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jajpur and Bhadrak) who through A Well Structured Program on Safety Health & Social Security could be exposed to Best International/National/ State Good Practices to Act as Champions to carry forward Awareness to Workers & Industries in their Districts.
Also Gratitude to District Collector Shri, Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde,IAS, Collector and District Magistrate who not only graced the occasion but responded positively to Land Allocation for Proposed 100 Bedded Hospital for ESI Scheme in Balasore District through RD ESIC- Thanks to All.IGFP would also like to express thanks to International Speaker Madam & National/ State Speakers for their valuable inputs through their Presentations which shall be placed in IGFP website @www.indogermanfocalpoint.com .
Not to forget Valued Participants from Industries who were not only made Aware of Vision Zero but are witness to Following Significant features of this Workshop –
1. A MultiDisciplinary Approach by bringing together Safety, Health & Social Security under 1 Platform
2. Presence of Highest Administrative Head of Labour ESI of State ( Principal Secretary ) & District ( Collector )
3. Announcement involving Land & other ESI Scheme related Issues of North Odisha- Particularly 100 Bedded Hospital Land for Balasore District
4 Release of 11th Issue of IGFP Newsletter & Distribution of Questioneer with Publicity Materials on Safety Health & Social Security
At the end i would also like to record strong support of our German Partners led by DGUV & iGFP Staff with Secretarial Staff of NOCCI who for last 1 month working as A Team in Practical Implementation of Vision Zero in NorthOdisha Districts.
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,
Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,
Now Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV
Land No- 0674-2386668,
Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844
Our Website:-www.indogermanfocalpoint.com
“5 Years of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS”
(And the Journey Continues …)

World Safety Day Organized by CIF West Bengal with Special Emphasis on Work at Height on 28th April 2023 West Bengal, Kolkata (IGFP Nr. 2023/08)




Click here to download the Presentation by Mr. B.K Sahu
International Workers Memorial Day on 28th April 2023 at Bangalore Karnataka State Construction Workers Central Union (KSCWCU)


Click here to download the Presentation by Mr. B.K Sahu
Another State (Tripura- 2023/12) & Another Union Territory. Activities of Cooperation on OSH SS on 12th April 2023
Dear Srinivasa Garu,
Labour Commissioner Andaman Nicobar Island, (Nr. 2023 New, State Visit)
Thanks for attending & sharing IGFP presentation on Safety Health & Social Security along with your
team i am sharing the said presentation with request that labour department of the Island may like to have
awareness cum training programs on OSH SS for officers inspectors & safety HR officers of industries,
besides using the safety video in local language towards practical implementation of Vision Zero.
I also take this opportunity to thank Mr.Naresh babu, Labour Commissioner Tripura state & his
representative Mr. Toatia (Labour Inspector) who suggested to have Activities of Cooperation with IGFP
on Awareness cum training programs.
Thanks to Mr. Krishna Rao of ESIC @ Andaman Nicobar for coordinating today’s VC meeting.
Also thanks to Prof. Subhasish Sahoo of Kalyani University & Dr. M K Pradhan, Directorate of Factories
Odisha for their valuable intervention during the VC meeting.
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,
Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,
Now Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV
Impact- Andaman & Nicobar (UTs)– 10Individuals & 2 Institutions
Impact- Tripura– 10Individuals & 2 Institutions
Compiled by
IGFP
13th April 2023
OSH / Social Security Awareness cum Training Programs for Corporate Sector/ Industrial Associations by Indo German Focal Point (IGFP) Supported by DGUV, Germany
Awareness Cum Sensitization Workshop on Safety Health and Social Security with focus on Women (New) With Strong Support of Demonstration Multipurpose School (DM), Bhubaneswar on 31st March 2023 (IST) Venue:-D.M. School, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT) Sachivalaya Marg, Bhubaneswar – 751022 (Dedicated to International Women’s Day 2023)




Presentation by Dr. M K Pradhan, General Manager (F&B), OSDMA
Presentation by Dr. Ashish Mahapatra, CMO, Tata Steel Meramandali
Presentation by Dr. Ashok Kumar Sahu, Motivational Speaker
Presentation by Mr. B.K Sahu-IGFP
IGFP as a Presenter Involving Workshop through Webinar on National Safety Week 10th March 2023


Sharing Practical Implementation of Vision Zero with Focus on No Harm Culture in Industries Through Workshop held on 13th January 2023- Dedicated to Theme of Safety Celebration 2023.
Respected Gopalanji, IAS, Principal Secretary Labour & ESI Govt of Odisha,
It was A Privilege to have your kind self as Chief Guest along with Dr. Fuellman from Switzerland with other Valued Dignitaries involving IGFP First Ever Workshop for Practical Implementation of Visionzero in Industries.
Through Technical Sessions with Participants from leading Industries from Steel, Aluminium, Power / Energy, MSME & Construction Sectors, they shared the status of the Implementation of Vision Zero for A Safe Workplace in their Industries, besides other Speakers in Technical Sessions. Important to mention here – Questioneer which was circulated to Participants to get their Feedback involving Safety Status & Way Forward Suggestions etc.
IGFP is privileged to Compile A Booklet titled “Implementing the Seven Golden Rules –successes and challenges ” containing Takeaways/ Minutes based on Feedback received through Speakers & Questioneer which IGFP is glad to circulate to your kind self & to other Stakeholders for Pertinent action.
I am endorsing this Report/ Booklet also to the Labour Secretary of States including the Union Labour Secretary for their Valued implementation of the Accident/Fatality Free Workplace with Zero Harm Culture which is the Theme of Safety Celebration 2023.
Kindly Acknowledge & Your Response, please.
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,
Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,
Now Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV
Land No- 0674-2386668, Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844
Our Website:-www.indogermanfocalpoint.com
“5 Years of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS”
(And the Journey Continues …)
Click here to download Booklet- Implementing the Seven Golden Rules –successes and challenges
Vision Zero Achieving Safety at Work on 12th Jan 2023
Dear Friends from Industries,
As you are aware, Indo German Focal Point (IGFP) has been promoting Safety, Health and Social Security with Focus on “Vision Zero for A Safe Work Place” through Awareness cum training programs @ International, National, State & District Level since 2017.
As a Part of its Goal to reach practical implications of Vision Zero @ Shop floor level in Industries, IGFP is privileged to have services Dr. sc ETH Mark Fuellemann, Practices & Experience GmbH, Switzerland, to train Safety Officers of Directorate factories of Odisha Government under the initiative Mr. R.S.Gopalan, IAS, Commissioner-Cum-Secretary, Labour & ESI Department, Government of Odisha,.
The presentation of Dr. Fuellemann is placed in the Website IGFP to benefit all stakeholders namely Manager, Safety Officer, contractors & senior management of companies.
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,
Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,
Now Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV
Land No- 0674-2386668, Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844
Our Website:-www.indogermanfocalpoint.com
“5 Years of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS”
(And the Journey Continues …)
International symposium on Vision zero being organized by DGFASLI & DGUV @ AMM Arunachalam Auditorium, IC & SR building, Near Gajendra Circle, IIT Madras, Guindy, Chennai on 8th February 2023


International Vision Zero Conclave on Occupational Safety and Health 2023” – ‘SURAKSHITHAM 2.0’ 2023 at Cochin, Kerala on 6th February 2023


